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Job summary
A leading metals distributor in Christchurch is seeking a reliable individual to operate CNC cutting machines. This full-time night shift position offers training, career growth, and a supportive team environment. Candidates must have CNC or machine operating experience and a forklift licence. Join a company that prioritizes safety and employee wellness.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience with CNC machines; laser or plasma experience is a bonus.
- Forklift licence (F endorsement is a plus).
- Full driver’s licence and reliable transport.
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC cutting machines (plasma and laser).
- Load and unload steel plates using cranes and forklifts.
- Maintain production efficiency with minimal downtime.
Skills
Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australasia’s highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 66 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.
We’re looking for a reliable, practical person to operate our CNC cutting machines (Kinetic Cutting machines and LVD Laser). You’ll also be trained to use plasma cutters, overhead cranes, and lifting gear. This is a stable, full-time night shift role – perfect if you’re detail-minded, like physical work, and enjoy working as part of a small team.
What you’ll do:
- Run and look after CNC cutting machines (plasma and laser)
- Load and unload steel plates using cranes, forklifts, and lifting gear
- Keep production running smoothly with minimal downtime
- Check parts for accuracy and quality, label and unload finished work
- Carry out basic machine maintenance
- Work safely, independently, and as part of the night shift crew
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00 pm – 12:30 am (10-hour shifts, 40-hour week)
- CNC or machine operating experience (laser or plasma a bonus)
- Forklift licence (F endorsement is a plus)
- Full driver’s licence and reliable transport
- Physically fit and focused on working safely
- Able to work unsupervised and get the job done
- Full on-the-job training and development
- Long-term career opportunities in a stable, growing business
- A supportive team environment where your efforts are recognised
- Join a company that puts safety and people first
- Our wellness programme is available to all our employees
Sound like you? Apply now and build a future with Vulcan.
We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment medical and drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.
Please note that you must be currently residing in New Zealand or have a valid work visa to be considered for this position.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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